Automotive

 

Wiring formers and protectors for the new Range Rover.

Brief: 

  • Parts must fit into pre-designated areas
  • Parts must be plastic injection moulded in one piece. 
  • They must have the minimum number of fixing points but still be attached securely. 
  • They must fit both right hand drive and left hand drive cars to reduce tooling costs. 
  • The tooling to produce them must  simple, will few side actions to reduce costs..
  • They must secure the wiring loom quickly and easily.Former
Our initial designs fulfilled all the criteria and was accepted by our customer with almost no alterations. The tooling was made with no modifications quickly and easily and we have not  to date had any modifications to the designs whatsoever,  proving that  all the parts are functioning as they should.
The part shown on the right  included some simple yet novel snap-in tabs that, because of the design, where easy to include in the tooling. These secure the wiring quickly and easily and have proved to be a great success.
Apost Former
A requirement for the part on the left was to include some clip fixings to attach standard connectors. We were supplied data for the standard fixings but it was explained to us that these fixings, although they had been in common use for some time, were not ideal as they allowed the connectors to flap about and potentially cause rattles and noise.

Our tooling expertise showed us that a simple modification to the design would strengthen the clips substantially and cure the problems. I believe that this design has now been adopted as the standard.

This illustrates that it is often the simple solutions that reap the most benefits and a fresh common-sense  approach to problems can often find an easy and quick solution.

Medical

 

An applicator to administer a cyanoacrylate monomer as a topical skin adhesive

Brief:

  • A double ended applicator to deliver the closure monomer at one end and a barrier film at the other end.
  • The applicator must break a glass ampoules containing the monomer.
  • The main applicator body must be a one piece moulding.
  • The mould tool for the applicator must be simple with only one sliding core.
  • The appllicator must be easy to operate.
  • It must deliver the closure monomer at a precise and controlled rate.
  • It must feel comfortable in the hand.Sugical Applicator
This project was the first for this particular customer. The reaction to the initial design proposal was one of delight from the customer and only minor ajustments were made to the overall length and grip style before the design was submitted for tooling.
No modifications were needed at the tooling stage and the applicator can now be found in many operating  theatres closing wounds from surgical procedures.


The success of this project has lead to us being involved in many other projects from this customer and we enjoy an excellent working relationship with them to the present day.
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This is a direct quote from one of our many satified customers:

"In Richards absence and at this juncture in the project moving
from design to manufacture I would like to respond and pass on our appreciation. I am sure Richard would endorse my views."

"This project has been a great learning curve for all of us, difficult and
challenging at times, however I personally believe the work undertaken to
date has been first class, and I think the product is beyond most peoples expectation. You have certainly paid your part in that process often delivering in compressed timeframes to which we extend our thanks."

"The product has great potential for us and thus should lead to more programmes and projects. From that perspective we look forward to continuing
business with you on future projects".

Project Manager - Medical device manufacturer

Alphatech  

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